# U.S. Must Train Quantum Technology Workforce

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Published: 2023-07-31
Updated: 2023-07-31





Source: foreignpolicy.com (https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/31/us-quantum-technology-china-competition-security/)














The United States currently lacks the talent required to maintain competitiveness in this field, posing a national security risk. The race to commercialize and deploy quantum systems has become a battleground of U.S.-China competition, with other countries like Australia, Japan, Canada, and the UK also making progress. The United States faces a shortage of quantum talent and a general STEM skills gap. To fill these gaps, international collaboration, initiatives to retain foreign-born workers, and reskilling programs are necessary.